Limoonada
Cool down with a refreshing sip of homemade Limoonada, a zesty Middle Eastern lemonade infused with the invigorating aroma of fresh mint. This quick and easy drink recipe combines tangy lemons, a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar, and a subtle pinch of salt for a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Blended until perfectly smooth and strained for clarity, this thirst-quenching beverage is then chilled with ice cubes and finished with an optional garnish of mint leaves. Ready in just 10 minutes, Limoonada is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for hot summer days or festive gatherings. Serve it alongside your favorite Mediterranean-inspired dishes or as a standalone treat to beat the heat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Lemons
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 liters Water
- 8 pieces Ice cubes
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Wash the lemons thoroughly under cold water, then cut them into quarters.
Place the lemon quarters, sugar, mint leaves, and a pinch of salt into a blender.
Add half of the water (500 mL) to the blender and blend on high speed for about 1-2 minutes until the ingredients are well combined and the sugar is dissolved.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove the lemon pulp and mint residue.
Add the remaining 500 mL of water to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar, mixing until dissolved.
Add ice cubes to the pitcher and stir gently to chill the limoonada.
Pour into serving glasses, garnish with additional mint leaves if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 175 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.3 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 352 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
